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uShaka Giant Turtle Closeup Closeup on the head of a Giant Sea Turtle in uShake, South Africa. Caretta caretta,Closeup,Loggerhead sea turtle,Reptiles,Turtle,uShaka Click/tap to enlarge

uShaka Giant Turtle Closeup

Closeup on the head of a Giant Sea Turtle in uShake, South Africa.

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The loggerhead sea turtle, or loggerhead, is an oceanic turtle distributed throughout the world. It is a marine reptile, belonging to the family Cheloniidae. The average loggerhead measures around 90 centimeters long when fully grown, although larger specimens of up to 270 centimeters have been discovered.

Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by WildFlower
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded May 11, 2011. Captured Jul 27, 2009 12:35.
  • DSLR-A100
  • f/4.5
  • 1/40s
  • ISO400
  • 40mm